{"id":2698,"date":"2024-09-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/coachella\/?p=1319"},"modified":"2024-09-02T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T09:00:00","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-wheelchair-accessible-kitchen-cabinets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/coachella\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wheelchair-accessible-kitchen-cabinets\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Wheelchair Accessible Kitchen Cabinets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">DreamMaker Bath &amp; Kitchen of Omaha is an\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/omaha\/services\/accessible-remodeling\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline\">accessible remodeling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">\u00a0expert who recognizes the need to accommodate everyone, including those with mobility challenges when designing a beautiful and functional kitchen. For wheelchair users, traditional designs can be difficult to access. That&#8217;s why wheelchair-accessible kitchen cabinets are essential for creating inclusive living spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<div><!--more--><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surepulse-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/photos\/f08c5aa95301ef9af9b1afce6c6179f072a46a18-81-dreammaker-remodelcomomaha4.jpg\" style=\"width: 536px\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\"><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:6pt\"><span style=\"font-size:16pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Importance of Customizable Options<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Standard kitchen layouts often don&#8217;t suit wheelchair users due to high countertops and deep sinks. However, you don&#8217;t need a complete redesign to make a kitchen wheelchair-accessible. Customizable options like pull-out shelves, glide-around cabinets, and electric-powered cabinets can make it easier to access essentials, making the kitchen more user-friendly for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:6pt\"><span style=\"font-size:16pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Optimizing Kitchen Design for Accessibility<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">You can ensure everything is accessible for someone in a wheelchair by carefully designing and placing kitchen cabinets. This might involve lowering countertops, installing lower cabinets, or adding pull-out and glide-around shelves. It&#8217;s important to work with a reputable\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.factoryplaza.com\/ada-compliant-handicap-kitchen-cabinets\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline\">general contractor near me<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">\u00a0who is<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">\u00a0experienced in standard kitchen design and accessibility modifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:6pt\"><span style=\"font-size:16pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Key Features for Enhanced Accessibility<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px\">\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;margin-left: -18pt\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Lowered Cabinet Placement<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-left: 18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Traditional cabinet placement can make it hard for wheelchair users to reach items. Lowering the cabinets and adjusting the space between the countertop and cabinets ensures that everything is accessible, whether seated or standing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px\">\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;margin-left: -18pt\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Pull-Out and Glide-Around Shelves<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-left: 18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Using pull-out and glide-around shelves improves the functionality of corner cabinets and under-counter spaces for people with mobility challenges. These shelves make it easy to access items at the back without stretching or reaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-inline-start:48px\">\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;margin-left: -18pt\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Lever Handles and Touch-Release Doors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-left: 18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Lever handles and touch-release doors make accessing cabinets easier for those with limited dexterity. These simple changes can greatly improve kitchen usability.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Whether you&#8217;re renovating or designing a new kitchen, making it wheelchair accessible promotes a more inclusive home. Consulting a local contractor and getting a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/omaha\/services\/kitchen-remodeling\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline\">kitchen quote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">\u00a0can help you plan your renovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.2;margin-top:18pt;margin-bottom:6pt\"><span style=\"font-size:16pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Let&#8217;s Start a Conversation!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">Looking into accessible remodeling when renovating a kitchen can be a daunting task. That&#8217;s why DreamMaker Bath &amp; Kitchen of Omaha is here to help homeowners in Omaha, NE, and surrounding areas plan and design a kitchen that is accessible and efficient. Call us at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"tel:(402) 360-9594\" style=\"text-decoration:none\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline\">(402) 360-9594<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">\u00a0or fill out our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/omaha\/contact-us\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none\"><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline\">contact form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline\">\u00a0to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DreamMaker Bath &amp; Kitchen of Omaha is an\u00a0accessible remodeling\u00a0expert who recognizes the need to accommodate everyone, including those with mobility challenges when designing a beautiful and functional kitchen. For wheelchair users, traditional designs can be difficult to access. 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